Mr. Brandon Dorey reports

THE RBC ISHARES ALLIANCE EXPANDS LINEUP OF FIXED INCOME ETFS WITH THE LAUNCH OF RBC EMERGING MARKETS BOND FUND - ETF SERIES, RBC GLOBAL CORPORATE BOND FUND - ETF SERIES AND RBC HIGH YIELD BOND FUND - ETF SERIES

The RBC iShares alliance has expanded its lineup of fixed income solutions with the launch of three new ETF series of RBC funds. RBC Emerging Markets Bond Fund -- ETF Series, RBC Global Corporate Bond Fund -- ETF Series -- and RBC High Yield Bond Fund -- ETF Series -- are managed by RBC Global Asset Management Inc. and are expected to begin trading on Cboe Canada today.

RBC Emerging Markets Bond Fund -- ETF series: The fund seeks to provide total returns composed of interest income and capital growth by investing primarily in government debt securities of emerging market countries.

RBC Global Corporate Bond Fund -- ETF series: The fund seeks to provide a high level of interest income with the potential for modest capital growth by investing primarily in investment-grade corporate debt securities from anywhere in the world.

RBC High Yield Bond Fund -- ETF series: The fund seeks to provide a high level of income with the potential for modest capital growth by investing primarily in higher yielding corporate debt securities issued by Canadian and U.S. corporations.

The RBC iShares alliance aims to help clients achieve their investment objectives by empowering them to build efficient portfolios and take control of their financial futures. The RBC iShares alliance is committed to delivering a truly differentiated ETF experience and positive outcomes for clients.